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200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training in Costa Rica
Yoga Alliance Certified 200 Hour Yoga School
An immersive, transformational journey with Amāya Yoga Institute
Location: Chillasana Yoga Shala, Playa Samara | 23 Days
Dates: April 11-May 9
200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training at Chillasana Yoga Shala
Playa Sámara, Costa Rica
Offered by Amāya Yoga Institute
Step into a transformative journey designed to awaken your deepest potential on and off the mat. This immersive 23-day 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training takes place at our beautiful Chillasana Yoga Shala, just steps from the ocean in the heart of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica.
This training is rooted in tradition and designed for the modern practitioner. You’ll explore yoga’s rich philosophical roots, refine your physical practice, learn intelligent sequencing, deepen your understanding of functional anatomy, and step into your voice as a teacher and leader.
What’s Included:
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200-Hour Yoga Alliance–Approved Certification
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Daily training, workshops, and practices (asana, pranayama, meditation, philosophy, anatomy, and teaching methodology)
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Intimate group size for personal guidance and deep connection
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Use of Chillasana Yoga Shala
Additional Offerings:
This is a tuition-only training, allowing you the freedom to choose your own accommodations.
We provide a curated list of recommended lodging options in Playa Sámara, ranging from budget-friendly to boutique.
What You’ll Learn
Our training provides a comprehensive foundation in Hatha & Vinyasa yoga, integrating traditional wisdom with a functional, embodied approach to movement and teaching. You will explore:
Arrive & Ground | Foundations of Practice
Establish presence, connection, and a safe container for learning and self-inquiry.
Roots & Purpose | Yoga’s Origins
Uncover the deeper intention of yoga and how it relates to your own path.
Sacred Teachings | Philosophy & History
Trace yoga’s evolution through ancient texts and timeless philosophies.
Inner Currents | Subtle Body Systems
Explore prāna, chakras, nadis, and the energetic body’s role in transformation.
Embodied Intelligence | Functional Anatomy & Movement
Understand how the body moves through a modern, adaptable lens rooted in alignment and integrity.
Holding Space | The Art of Teaching
Learn to guide with clarity, confidence, and presence. Develop your voice, cueing skills, and class structure.
Shapes & Sequences | Asana in Practice
Build intelligent, accessible sequences and understand the architecture of āsana.
Rhythm of Breath | Prānāyāma & Vital Energy
Use the breath as a bridge between body, mind, and spirit.
Sacred Silence | Meditation, Mantra & Devotion
Awaken inner stillness and explore the heart of yogic spirituality.
Creative Flow | Class Crafting & Theming
Weave together movement, intention, and experience in powerful ways.
Integrity & Impact | The Business of Yoga
Step into your role as a teacher with authenticity, ethics, and sustainability.
Program Breakdown
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90 Hours – Āsana, Prānāyāma & Meditation
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30 Hours – Functional Anatomy & Movement Science
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30 Hours – Yoga Philosophy & History
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50 Hours – Teaching Methodology & Leadership
A Training Rooted in Purpose
At Amāya Yoga Institute, we believe that yoga is not only a practice - it is a way of living with intention, courage, and compassion. Our mission is to empower students and teachers to embody the wisdom of yoga both on and off the mat. Through heart-centered education grounded in tradition, personal transformation, and modern understanding of the body, we nurture a community rooted in self-inquiry, freedom, and authenticity.
This is more than a certification. It is a call to rise, lead, and live your yoga - fully, consciously, and from the heart.
23 Day Journey at Amāya Yoga Institute
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is intentionally designed to unfold as a four-week immersive journey, allowing time for deeper integration, reflection, and embodied learning. Rather than rushing the process, this format honors sustainable growth, nervous system regulation, and real integration - on and off the mat.
Over 23 training days, you’ll move through three transformational phases - Root, Rise, and Radiate - mirroring the natural path of awakening. Each phase builds upon the last, supporting you in embodying yoga, refining your voice, and stepping confidently into teaching with clarity, integrity, and heart.
Training Structure & Dates
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Opening Weekend: April 11-12
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Weekdays: Monday-Friday, 6:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Weekends: Off
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Closing & Graduation Day: May 9
This extended format offers the depth of an intensive with the spaciousness needed to integrate learning, rest, and personal reflection.
Week 1: Root
Grounding the Body | Anchoring the Practice
Week one is a time to arrive - in your body, in community, and in sacred study. Like roots reaching into the earth, you’ll establish a strong foundation through breath, alignment, anatomy, and yogic philosophy. This week emphasizes embodiment before instruction.
Focus Areas:
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Foundational asana & alignment principles
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Asana Labs
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Daily pranayama & meditation
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Yogic philosophy: origins, purpose & self-inquiry
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The Koshas: the five layers of being
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Functional anatomy for safe, empowered movement
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Living yoga beyond the mat
Week 2: Rise 1
Integration | Finding Your Teaching Voice
The second week bridges personal practice and teaching. You begin weaving what you’ve learned into cueing, sequencing, and presence. Confidence grows through repetition, reflection, and supported exploration.
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Intelligent sequencing & class design
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Cueing, adjustments & teaching methodology
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Holding space & cultivating presence
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Teaching practice circles & peer feedback
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Yoga in relationship & community
Week 3: Rise 2
Refinement | Teaching with Clarity & Confidence
Week three deepens your capacity as a teacher. You refine your voice, sharpen your observation skills, and learn to work with diverse bodies and real-life class scenarios. Here, teaching becomes embodied and responsive.
Focus Areas:
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Practice teaching longer class segments
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Refining alignment & energetic cueing
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Nervous system awareness & trauma sensitive teaching
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Ethics, boundaries & professional responsibility
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Continued anatomy integration
Week 4: Radiate
Leadership | Teaching from the Heart
The final week is a rite of passage. You step fully into your role as a teacher - grounded, clear, and ready to serve. Through mentorship, full-length teaching, and reflection, you prepare to carry yoga forward in your own authentic way.
Focus Areas:
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Teaching full-length classes
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Refining your message & teaching style
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The business of yoga & sustainable teaching
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Leadership, legacy & living your dharma
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Integration, ceremony & graduation
A Typical Training Day (Weekdays)
6:30 am – 3:30 pm
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Meditation & Pranayama
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Asana Practice (Hatha / Vinyasa)
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Teaching Methodology
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Yoga Philosophy & Functional Anatomy
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Practice Teaching & Integration
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Lunch & short breaks woven throughout
This training is more than a certification.
It is a return to clarity, a remembering of your inner teacher, and an invitation to live — and lead — from alignment.
Amāya Yoga Institute
Teacher Training Investment Options
We believe in making this training as accessible as possible, while honoring the immense value of the experience. Choose the path that supports your journey best:
Early Bird (Pay in Full)
$2,799 USD
Save $300 when you register and pay in full by March 28th, 2026
Regular Rate
$3,099 USD
Must be paid in full by the start date of training (April 11, 2026)
Payment Plan Option
$3,299 USD
– Spread the investment out over 4 months
– $500 deposit secures your spot
– Monthly installments scheduled to complete by end of training (May 9, 2026)
– Ideal for those seeking a more flexible commitment
Scholarships
Sliding scale tuition available for individuals who feel deeply called to this training but are limited by financial barriers. We are committed to equity and inclusivity. A small number of partial scholarships are offered each training season.
To apply: Click the button blow to email us about the scholarship application form and tell us more about your circumstances, your passion for yoga, and how you plan to share these teachings with your community.
Other Notes:
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All prices listed are tuition only. Accommodation and meals are your responsibility separately.
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Training includes all manuals, materials, mentorship, and certification upon successful completion of training and tuition fees paid full.
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Once accepted, a non-refundable deposit of $500 is required to hold your spot.
Begin Your Journey. Share the Gift of Yoga!
A Transformational & Integrated Experience
This training is more than a certification—it's an opportunity to deepen your personal practice, reconnect to your purpose, and learn how to guide others with confidence and clarity. Rooted in tradition and expanded through modern insight, the Amāya Yoga Institute curriculum weaves together the ancient wisdom of yoga with practical tools for today's world.
Your Teachers
Guided by experienced educators rooted in integrity, clarity, and embodied practice. Our teaching team is grounded in trauma sensitive and functional yoga education - supporting nervous system awareness, ethical teaching, and sustainable movement while honoring each student’s lived experience and individuality.
About Amāya Yoga Institute
Welcome to Amāya Yoga Institute, a sanctuary for transformation nestled in the vibrant, natural beauty of Playa Sámara, Costa Rica. Our mission is to guide students through a deeply immersive journey of self-discovery, rooted in the ancient wisdom of yoga and empowered by modern, heart-centered methodology.
At Amāya, yoga is not just movement - it’s a way of living, leading, and coming home to yourself.
Our 200-Hour Yoga Teacher Training is designed for those who are ready to rise into their fullest potential - whether you dream of teaching yoga, or simply want to deepen your personal practice and connect more meaningfully with yourself and others.
Through intentional education, experiential learning, and supportive mentorship, we offer far more than certification - we offer transformation.
Our training weaves together:
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Vedic philosophy and yogic wisdom that ground you in purpose and tradition
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Functional anatomy and movement principles that respect and support the unique body you live in
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Self-inquiry and emotional awareness practices that help you live and lead from a place of truth
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Sacred rituals, meditation, pranayama, and breathwork that unlock clarity, presence, and power
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Creative and authentic teaching tools to build confidence and find your voice as a guide
This is a place to slow down and reconnect with your intuition. A space where challenge leads to growth, community fosters belonging, and every part of you is welcomed in the process.
When you say yes to Amāya, you’re saying yes to more than a certification - you’re saying yes to your evolution.
Join us, and rise into the teacher, leader, and luminous human you’re meant to be.
Yoga Teacher Training FAQs
Is this Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance accredited?
Yes. Amāya Yoga Institute is a Yoga Alliance–registered school offering internationally recognized 200-hour yoga teacher certifications.
Where is the training held?
All in-person training days are held at Chillasana Yoga Shala in Playa Sámara, Costa Rica. Some cohorts may include extended or hybrid components, depending on the format.
Do I need to want to teach yoga to take this training?
No. While this program fully prepares students to teach, many participants join for personal growth, self-understanding, and embodied education rather than teaching professionally.
What makes this yoga teacher training different from others?
This training emphasizes functional anatomy, trauma-informed teaching, restorative practices, nervous-system education, and clarity-based leadership rather than performance, aesthetics, or rigid sequencing.
Is this training trauma-sensitive?
Yes. We integrate trauma-sensitive language, choice-based teaching, nervous-system regulation, ethical facilitation, and respect for individual experience throughout the training.
What styles of yoga are taught?
The training includes functional asana, gentle yoga, slow flow, meditation, pranayama, and applied yoga philosophy. The focus is adaptability and sustainability rather than style imitation.
Is this training physically demanding?
The training is immersive but intentionally designed to be sustainable. We prioritize intelligent movement, rest, and recovery over overexertion or physical strain.
Who is this training best suited for?
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Dedicated practitioners seeking depth and clarity
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Future teachers wanting a strong educational foundation
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Current teachers seeking refinement and nervous-system education
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Individuals in life transition seeking grounded personal development
Who is this training not for?
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Those seeking a fast or purely online certification
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Those focused primarily on performance-based or aesthetic yoga
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Those unwilling to engage in self-reflection and personal responsibility
How many hours are completed in person?
The majority of training hours are completed onsite. Additional non-contact hours are fulfilled through guided self-study, reflection, and integration practices in accordance with Yoga Alliance standards.
What certification will I receive?
Graduates receive a 200-hour Yoga Teacher Training certificate from Amāya Yoga Institute and are eligible to register with Yoga Alliance.
What support is provided during the training?
Students receive comprehensive manuals, guided assignments, mentorship, feedback, and a supportive learning environment grounded in respect, clarity, and integrity.
Is there an application process?
Yes. An application helps ensure readiness, alignment, and mutual fit for this immersive program.
Can this training support burnout recovery or life transitions?
Yes. Many students join during periods of change. The training emphasizes nervous-system regulation, clarity, and sustainable pacing to support integration beyond the mat.
Deepen Your Practice, Teach What You Love!
Connect with us to get more details and register your space for training.